Chapter 44
A Risky Gamble
(Andy’s POV)
The car sped down the empty streets, Liam’s hands gripping the wheel tightly as he navigated us through backroads and shortcuts to the warehouse. Every nerve in my body was on edge, my mind racing with images of Esha. I hadn’t heard from her, hadn’t received so much as a text, and the silence was killing me.
Suddenly, my phone buzzed in my pocket, startling me. I glanced down, not recognizing the number. But something in me knew—it was him.
I took a deep breath and answered, keeping my voice steady. “This is Andy.”
“Hello, Andy,” Victor’s voice drawled through the line, cold and mocking. “Glad you picked up. I was wondering if you’d forgotten about your precious Esha.”
The mere sound of his voice sent a wave of fury through me, but I forced m
